Weather in Kyoto for December 2026
With an average of 2 snowy days, Kyoto usually enjoys a light touch of snow in December.
In general, the average temperature in Kyoto at the beginning of December is 11.1 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of 7.9 °C by the end of December.
Kyoto experiences moderate rainfall in December, with an average of 6 rainy days and a total precipitation of 52.6 mm.
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Temperatures trend during December in Kyoto
December weather in Kyoto day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec. |  Light rain | 12° /5° | 7.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 2 Dec. |  Cloudy | 12° /5° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 3 Dec. |  Patchy rain possible | 12° /3° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 4 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 10° /4° | 0.4 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 5 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 10° /4° | 0.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 6 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 11° /3° | 1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 7 Dec. | Light rain | 11° /4° | 4.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 8 Dec. | Cloudy | 12° /5° | 0.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 9 Dec. |  Partly cloudy | 13° /5° | 0.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 10 Dec. |  Overcast | 13° /4° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 11 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 13° /6° | 1.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 12 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 11° /5° | 1.2 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 13 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 10° /4° | 1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 14 Dec. | Light rain | 9° /3° | 3.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 15 Dec. | Overcast | 9° /2° | 0.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 16 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 10° /2° | 2.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 17 Dec. | Light rain | 9° /2° | 4.3 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 18 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 6° /1° | 0.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 19 Dec. | Overcast | 7° /1° | 0.3 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| 20 Dec. | Overcast | 9° /1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 21 Dec. | Light rain | 9° /2° | 3.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 22 Dec. | Light rain | 7° /2° | 4.2 mm | 0.8 cm | |
| 23 Dec. | Overcast | 8° /0° | 0.4 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 24 Dec. | Light rain | 9° /2° | 2.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| 25 Dec. | Light rain | 8° /2° | 2.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 26 Dec. |  Light snow | 7° /1° | 2.7 mm | 1.8 cm | |
| 27 Dec. | Overcast | 7° /0° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 28 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 9° /1° | 1.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 29 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 9° /1° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 30 Dec. | Light rain | 9° /2° | 3.4 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 31 Dec. | Light rain | 7° /1° | 2.8 mm | 0.1 cm | |
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Kyoto weather in December vs November vs January
| November | December | January | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Patchy rain possible | Patchy rain possible | Patchy rain possible |
| Temperatures | 16°/8° | 10°/3° | 7°/0° |
| Rainfall | 74 mm | 53 mm | 53 mm |
| Snowfall | 0 cm | 3 cm | 7 cm |
| Wind | 14.4 km/h | 15.1 km/h | 16 km/h |
| Humidity | 68% | 69% | 70% |
| Rainy days | 6 days | 6 days | 6 days |
| Snow days | 0 days | 2 days | 4 days |
| Dry days | 24 days | 23 days | 21 days |
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What to pack to Kyoto in December?
Cold & raw · highs around 10 °C, frequent showers
As you prepare for your trip to Kyoto in December, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Kyoto, during December, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
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